Fuerteventura Travel Guide

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Planning a trip to Fuerteventura? Here’s a quick and structured guide to help you prepare – with links to book flights, hotels, cars, experiences and more.

Flights & Airports

Fuerteventura (FUE) has a small international airport near Puerto del Rosario.
Search for flights from Europe with MyTrip.com or Trip.com.

Getting to Your Hotel

From the airport you can:

• Rent a car (recommended): DiscoverCars, Rentalcars or Localrent
• Book a transfer: Kiwitaxi, Welcome Pickups or GetTransfer
• Use a public bus or taxi (limited service in remote areas)

Where to Stay

We stayed at Playitas Resort – great for sport lovers and families.
Other popular towns:

• Corralejo (north): lively, good for nightlife and beach access
• Caleta de Fuste (central): good location, family-friendly
• Costa Calma / Morro Jable (south): more relaxed, near best beaches

Find the best rates with Booking.com or Vrbo for holiday homes.

Getting Around

Car rental is the best way to explore the island. Roads are good and traffic is light.
Book in advance via: DiscoverCars, Rentalcars or AutoEurope

Most towns offer free street parking.

SIM Cards & Internet

Fuerteventura has decent 4G coverage.

• eSIM: Airalo – easy and instant
• Physical SIM: available at the airport or major towns
• Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels and cafés.

Travel Insurance

Recommended for remote beaches and sports activities.
Compare coverage with VisitorsCoverage or Compensair for flight protection if delayed or canceled.

Groceries & Stores

• Hiperdino and Spar – most common supermarkets
• Many shops close early on Sundays
• Google Maps and Apple Maps work well for store hours and parking tips.

Things to Do

• Corralejo dunes – Sahara-like sand hills
• Cofete Beach – wild, remote, beautiful
• Ajuy Caves – volcanic rock formations
• Surfing in La Pared
• Island hopping – take a ferry to Lobos Island or Lanzarote
  Book activities via Viator, GetYourGuide or Tiqets